Environmental Aide - FT-Trinity Health Livonia

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Livonia is seeking an Environmental Aide to perform a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain areas such as patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, and offices. This role is crucial in ensuring a clean, safe, and conducive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The Environmental Aide will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, managing waste, reporting maintenance needs, and contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. This is a full-time, day shift position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to read and write English.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• Three months customer service or cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning all surfaces
• Disinfecting all surfaces
• Dusting all surfaces
• Replenishing all supplies
• Spot cleaning carpet and upholstery
• Cleaning up spills
• Changing linen and making beds
• Operating vacuum cleaning equipment
• Dust mopping and damp mopping floors, stairs, and landings
• Disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Reporting needed equipment repair and all unsafe situations
• Walk and stand for approximately 90% of work time.
• Frequently squat, kneel, and lift; Occasionally bend and twist.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment; Ability to utilize safe body mechanics.
• Identifies safety risks, provides feedback and helps address safety issues.
• Actively follows safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is clean and conducive to patients, visitors, and co-workers' well-being and safety.
• Demonstrates a positive demeanor that contributes to a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork.
• Follows our Service Excellence Standards.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external customers (i.e. active listening, professionalism, appropriate tone of voice and language).
• Assists in the training of staff to perform Environmental Services duties.
• Participates in department and unit activities to improve quality and patient care.
• Demonstrates professionalism in dress and hygiene.
• Follows and adhere to the "fragrance free" policy.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of policy and procedures.
• Follows department's plans and scripts.
• Completes mandatory Healthstream virtual trainings in a timely manner.
• Assists in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, furniture, etc. for safety and aesthetic purposes.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day!
• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED